Hospice Support in Federal Way, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Federal Way, WA: the local picture

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Federal Way ZIP codes

1,696

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

23%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in King County)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

Medicare lists 18 hospices whose service area includes Federal Way ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Wesley Homes Hospice, LLC in Kent (5.2 mi) and Multicare Hospice in Tacoma (6.2 mi).

3,344 Federal Way residents 65 or older live alone (23% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Federal Way compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Federal Way	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.3%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,824	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Federal Way

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lakeland North, WA	3.1 mi	2,417	7.7%
Lakeland South, WA	3.5 mi	1,710	24%
Milton, WA	4.2 mi	1,157	39%
Algona, WA	4.6 mi	205	32%
Pacific, WA	5.3 mi	853	20%
Des Moines, WA	5.4 mi	5,709	28%

Hospices serving Federal Way

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wesley Homes Hospice, LLC	Kent, WA	5.2 mi	(206) 870-1127
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	6.2 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	7.4 mi	(360) 350-4875
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	9.9 mi	(206) 717-8161
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	10 mi	(253) 581-9410
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	11 mi	(253) 534-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Federal Way. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Federal Way

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,735 monthly median income of Federal Way households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Federal Way: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Federal Way?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,735 monthly median income of Federal Way households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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